Chapter 49
Su Ci looked at the smile on the child's face.
Number 7 has a head of silver-white curly hair, slightly naturally curly. He just got out of bed and didn't take care of his hair, so it looks a little messy.
However, with his young and delicate facial features, his healthy complexion with a slight pink hue, and the slightly raised deer horns on his forehead, he looks even more lively and playful.
Although No. 6 had smiled at Su Ci just now, he could feel the obvious difference between the two.
The little monkey does whatever he wants and is friendly to Su Ci but actually indifferent. However, Su Ci can clearly see himself in the eyes of the little white deer in front of him.
He reached out to take back the medical spray, thought for a moment, and then said, "It seems that your relationship with Number Eight is not very good."
In fact, judging from the conflict they had in the activity room, it seems that it can no longer be described simply as "not very good". If Su Ci had appeared a little later, No. 8 might have bitten No. 7's throat.
No one can be sure what serious consequences will be caused if this really happens.
Admittedly, this was because Number Eight was affected by the power of his bloodline and was unable to control himself, but the day before, Su Ci had just sorted out and suppressed the power of Number Eight's bloodline.
Theoretically, if No. 8 had not been stimulated by something, he would not have gone crazy again in such a short time.
Su Ci also believed that if Number Seven could be as friendly and peaceful as he was now, given the little wolf's personality, it would be difficult for him to have any conflict with Number Seven.
After hearing Su Ci's words, Number Seven was obviously stunned for a moment, then nodded and admitted: "Well, yes, I often fight with that big stupid wolf."
Big Stupid Wolf...
Su Ci probably understood why their relationship was not good.
"You think number eight is stupid?" he asked.
Number Seven opened his eyes wide and asked innocently, "Don't you think so?"
Su Ci: “…”
Well, that little wolf cub is indeed not very smart sometimes.
"Number Eight might not like you saying that about him." That was all he could say.
However, the little white deer has his own theory.
"Then I'll say it even more!"
Number Seven picked up a spoon, scooped a mouthful of vegetable jelly into his mouth, and said in a vague voice: "You don't understand, if we show too weak, we will be bullied!"
Although he was almost strangled to death by No. 8 today, Xiao Bailu still couldn't help feeling scared when he thought about it now, but the next time he saw No. 8, he still wouldn't let himself reveal any flaws.
Because, he was almost strangled to death. If he was weaker, would he be eaten by them directly?
Number two is a red-flame tiger, number four and five are red-tailed lions, and number eight is a night wolf. They are all the most ferocious and powerful large carnivores. Even the petite number three is a carnivore.
Moreover, No. 7 had observed that No. 3's appetite was no less than that of the other cubs, although he didn't like to eat much.
Whenever he faced them, No. 7 would feel an instinctive fear, but the more afraid he was, the more he couldn't show it. This was the survival rule he had figured out.
Su Ci, however, keenly sensed something and raised his eyebrows slightly, "We?"
"yes!"
The little white deer nodded vigorously, looking at Su Ci as if he was looking at himself, or as if he was looking at a natural ally.
"They are all carnivores. If we don't want to be bullied, we have to act tough! Let them know that we are not easy to bully!"
The little boy spoke with great enthusiasm, but Su Ci's focus was a little off.
"You think I'm a vegetarian?"
Su Ci felt that he had been greatly misunderstood. Although he also ate plants, meat was his favorite. Spiritual life without meat was incomplete!
Number Seven, on the other hand, blinked blankly.
He looked at Su Ci, thought for a moment, and said truthfully: "I don't know either. I just feel at ease when I see you. There's a voice in my heart saying that you can be trusted and you won't bully me."
Number Seven leaned closer to Su Ci and asked seriously, "Do you really not have the power of herbivore blood?"
This was actually the first time that the little white deer met someone who gave him this feeling. It was not just because the breeder looked weak, but also because of a feeling that he himself could not describe.
"I don't have herbivore blood."
Su Ci shook his head in denial, but his eyes as he looked at the child revealed some thought.
In his impression, deer have always been very spiritual creatures, and white deer are the most intelligent among the deer.
Perhaps Number Seven could not see his identity as the Spirit of the Earth, but his bloodline power had already sensed it. This keen perception alone was already stronger than that of many practitioners.
What's more, he is not even six years old this year.
If it were in ancient times, he would definitely be a genius that all major sects would compete to snatch away. Unfortunately... today, human civilization on earth has almost been destroyed.
Little White Deer couldn't tell what Su Ci was thinking. After hearing his denial, he could only say regretfully, "Okay then."
However, even if Su Ci did not have the blood of an herbivore, No. 7 was not surprised. After all, after he came to the nursery, the breeders he met did not have the blood of the beastmen.
He had already inquired about the fact that those adults with beastman blood would not want to work in the nursery at all.
"You are an ordinary person, and your strength is so weak, so we should unite even more!"
Despite Number Seven's young age, he spoke with great clarity and eloquence. "Although Big Stupid Wolf is very stupid, there is one thing he has that we can learn from him!"
Su Ci couldn't help but be curious, "Which point?"
"When that big stupid wolf can't win a fight, he'll look for Number Four and Number Five to join forces!" Number Seven said indignantly.
Although he also found the monkey number six—
After all, they are all herbivores, and when No. 6 goes crazy, although his destructive power is quite strong, at least he won't have an instinctive fear due to the suppression of his bloodline, or even his legs will be so weak that he can't run fast.
They should have been natural allies, but unfortunately, the monkey was too unreliable and often only cared about his own happiness. Anyway, No. 7 didn't trust him very much.
Now, when he saw Su Ci, he felt like he saw new hope.
"Do you really need this job? Is it because your family is poor? So even if you knew in advance how dangerous this place is, you still wanted to come here to work?"
The little white deer looked at Su Ci, and its blue-black eyes looked particularly bright.
“…”
Poor? Su Ci thought for a moment, then nodded.
Although there may be a slight discrepancy, he is indeed very poor now and really needs this job.
Number Seven showed an expression that said, "As expected."
"Since you need this job, it means you want to stay here longer, so you should listen to me!"
The little boy tried hard to persuade Su Ci, but you couldn't tell at all that he was actually just a little older than No. 5.
"I can help you stay in the nursery longer, get beaten less often, and have you go to the infirmary less often. I can also help you stay for the three assessments during your internship!"
Number Seven said with confidence.
"You saw how crazy Number Eight was, but let me tell you, that big, stupid wolf is only fourth in strength in the nursery."
Number Seven counted on his fingers, "Number Two and Number Four are equally matched, and they usually fight the most fiercely."
Although they are all cubs, driven by their beast instincts, they will still fight for territory and even leadership. Regardless of whether they are in a frenzy or not, they will fight to the death.
Anyway, as long as they are not killed, they can be rescued by the medical cabin in the end.
"Number six is a little bit stronger than number eight, but not much different. Then it's me." The little white deer continued.
"Don't underestimate me because I'm a herbivore and don't have sharp teeth or claws, but my kicks are really painful. I can even make a hole in the floor."
"Besides, I have horns." He touched his antlers covered with fine fuzz. "They are too small now and not sharp enough, but they will grow in the future."
He has the ability and talent to be able to occupy a place in the brooding center!
"As for Number Three and Number Five, they don't like to fight, but I tell you, you can't underestimate them either. They're also very powerful!"
At this time, Number Seven whispered, "If you make them angry, you'll be in big trouble."
"Oh." Su Ci nodded.
Seeing that the breeder didn't seem to take it seriously, Number Seven couldn't help but emphasize again: "Really, if Number Three goes crazy, he'll be even scarier than Number Two and Number Four. Don't mess with him if you have nothing to do."
Su Ci knew that Number Three had a strong mental strength, but he really didn't know what Number Three's abilities were until he showed them.
However, he had no intention of exploring other people's secrets.
"Yeah, I understand." He nodded.
Upon hearing this, Number Seven acted like a little adult, with an expression that said, "This child is teachable," which made Su Ci laugh.
"Since you are helping me so much, what do you need me to do for you?" Su Ci asked.
Hearing this question, Number Seven couldn't help but curl his eyes.
"I was right about you!"
His little deer eyes were filled with a hint of smile, looking sparkling and particularly bright. "All you have to do is protect me. I'll tell you how to do it later!"
After all, the breeder is so thin that he may not even be able to beat him after he goes berserk, so No. 7 does not expect him to protect himself with force.
But in other aspects, it can always be of some use.
Su Ci looked at the gleam in the little boy's eyes. It was another kind of vitality that was completely different from that of the wolf cub, but equally dazzling.
Perhaps for this young white deer, the place where he raises his cubs is like a den of danger, a place of danger, and that's why he feels so insecure. Even though it's the keeper's duty to protect the cubs, he still relies on forming alliances to gain protection...
Su Ci nodded lightly.
However, under the little boy's smiling eyes, he still said: "Perhaps, you can change the way you get along with No. 8."
"What?" Number Seven looked at him in confusion.
"You're very clever."
Hearing the breeder say this, No. 7 nodded very confidently. Yes, he was very smart, and he had always felt so.
"So, you'll find that you can protect yourself even without using forceful methods."
Su Ci doesn't like to use force to solve problems - of course, there are very few situations that require him to use force.
Number Seven was stunned when he heard this. He looked at Su Ci. No one had ever taught him about this. All his experience now was gained by himself bit by bit.
"Like what?" he asked curiously.
Su Ci thought about it carefully and said, "You can try to praise number eight."
Hearing this, Number Seven's face, which had been filled with anticipation, suddenly wrinkled into a ball. He said with disdain, "What's so great about that big stupid wolf?"
Su Ci disagreed. "Didn't you just say that he would team up with Number Four and Number Five? You're teaming up with me because you learned that from Number Eight, right?"
So, although No. 8 is sometimes stupid, he is not without merits.
Number Seven choked, it was indeed true... He couldn't help but puff up his cheeks.
“But I don’t have a good relationship with him.”
The little boy said angrily, "Praising him... wouldn't that be like admitting defeat? That big stupid wolf is always so cocky. If I praise him, wouldn't his tail be up in the air?"
At this time, Number Seven finally acted like a real six-year-old child and showed his immature side.
"Don't you want to protect yourself?" Su Ci said.
"But...but..." Number Seven frowned and retorted, "What does this have to do with praising him? He hit me, and I still praised him? I wouldn't do such a thing!"
"He almost strangled me to death today, and he hasn't even apologized to me!"
At this point, perhaps because the fear of death at that time once again struck his heart, the little boy couldn't help but pout and said with particular grievance, "Why do you still want me to praise him?"
There was an obvious cry in his voice, and his doe eyes turned red, making him look particularly adorable.
Realizing that he had revealed such a weak side, Number Seven suddenly stopped talking.
He lowered his little head, grabbed the spoon, scooped up vegetable jelly one spoonful after another, and stuffed it into his mouth silently.
That forbearing little look was particularly stubborn.
But his stubbornness is different from that of other children.
Su Ci couldn't describe it. After all, he didn't have much experience getting along with human children, and as the spirit of the earth, he would basically never encounter the same situation as Xiao Qihao.
He thought for a moment, then gently placed his palm on the top of the child's head. "I'm sorry, are you okay?"
Number Seven, who was trying hard to calm down, couldn't hold back anymore when he heard the young man's gentle and comforting voice, and his mouth pursed uncontrollably again.
“Pah—”
Drops of water fell on the plate.
Number Seven's body stiffened for a moment. He didn't answer the breeder's words. He wiped his eyes with his little hands, then continued to hold the spoon and put his dinner into his mouth one bite at a time.
Su Ci withdrew his hand and looked at the silent little boy. For the first time, he felt the difficulty.
He thought for a moment and said, "I just think that if you give it a try, you might get something unexpected."
Number Seven continued to eat in silence and did not respond to him.
In fact, it’s not that he doesn’t want to respond, but he is afraid that if he speaks, he will burst into tears again.
Su Ci glanced at the time, stood up and said, "I should go now, you should have a good meal."
After saying that, he really left.
Hearing footsteps, Number Seven raised his head and watched the breeder leave. He watched the metal door open and close, and he was left alone in the room again.
The silver-haired boy held the spoon in his hand for a long time before he sniffed and raised his left hand to wipe away the tears from his face.
He didn't understand why he was crying just now, he just couldn't control himself.
So embarrassing...
Will this affect his alliance with the breeder?
It should be okay, right? Number Five is also very fond of crying. Although Number Eight says he dislikes her, he will still protect her... But she has Number Four as her biological brother.
He is different from Number Five.
Looking at the tightly closed metal door, the little boy sniffed again, his blue-black eyes moist, as if he was about to cry again in the next second.
Just by lowering his head, his eyes lit up slightly.
I saw a piece of potato chips next to his plate, and he had never smelled a faint spicy aroma from it before.
When did the breeder put it here?
Number Seven raised his hand again to wipe away the tears that were pouring out. When he was about to pick up the potato chip, he subconsciously retracted his hand, wiped it on his cub clothes, and then picked up the potato chip.
It smells so good.
Number Seven put the potato chips under his nose and sniffed gently.
He opened his mouth, hesitated for a moment, then put down the potato chips, got up and went to the bathroom to wash his face, then poured a glass of water and drank several sips. After the taste of vegetables and fruits was gone in his mouth, he ran back and picked up the potato chip again.
“Crack—”
Number 7 took a small bite, and the next second, he was conquered by the wonderful taste!
This smells...so good!
He had never eaten anything so delicious! It turned out that...the tubers of plants could be so delicious?
Little White Deer, who had never eaten anything other than vegetables, fruits and nutritious frozen foods in his life, was instantly addicted to the spicy taste.
His mood naturally changed completely from gloomy to sunny.
Thinking that this was a gift from the breeder, the little boy laughed happily.
He felt that he had found the right ally this time!
This was the first time that No. 7 spoke so much to someone else.
He felt that Keeper Su was listening carefully. Although he gave some unreliable advice, the conversation just now was still a very pleasant experience for No. 7.
He originally wanted to form an alliance with Dr. Gu. Among all the adults he could come into contact with, Dr. Gu gave him the weakest feeling and was the most friendly to them.
But now, he seems to have a better choice.
Thinking back to the hand that had just landed on the top of his head, No. 7 couldn't help but be dazed.
This was the first time he was touched on the head.
In the past, he was very resistant to this kind of thing. Anyone who wanted to touch his head would be dodged by him, and he would even kick them.
But the feeling just now seemed pretty good?
It's just... well, I wonder how long this breeder Su can stay in the nursery? He looks so frail, and his wrists are so thin, it seems like they will break if bent.
Without his help, would I not have been able to survive even a week?
This won’t do!
No matter what, we still have to help him stay. Who knows if the next keeper will look for someone tall and strong again?
He didn't dare to form an alliance with such threatening adults - it wasn't because he was timid, but because those adults gave him an unfriendly feeling.
There was only one potato chip, which was quickly eaten, and the little white deer continued to eat his vegetable and fruit jelly.
Although this breeder doesn't seem very reliable now, he is an adult after all and can do much more than him. Besides, he also has potato chips...
Number Seven swallowed his saliva, and then came to the conclusion - he still had to work hard to get this breeder Su!
However, now that they are allies, then...
Do you really want to try his suggestion?
Number Seven tilted his head, and his silvery-white curly hair trembled slightly with his movement.
Although he really didn't want to praise Number Eight, adults were very conceited and wouldn't listen to children. So, if he wanted their alliance to continue, he had to let this breeder know—
How naive his ideas are and how unreliable his suggestions are. I will never talk nonsense again!
Moreover, this also shows his sincerity.
But should we really praise number eight? The little boy's face wrinkled again, and a fierce battle between reason and emotion began.
Finally, he decided...
Let’s finish dinner first!
The little white deer grabbed the spoon again and started eating seriously.
By the way, the medical spray the keeper used really works! His throat doesn't hurt at all now! In the afternoon, swallowing saliva was a real pain.
The little white deer couldn't help but think that this breeder was useful. He had only been here for a few days and he already knew to carry a bottle of medical spray with him.
If only the breeder could get him a bottle, then he wouldn't have to worry about not getting timely medical treatment when he gets injured...
Su Ci, who had been standing in the corridor for a while, breathed a sigh of relief and then shook his head gently.
A Yan is still the best, these human children...
A bit difficult to understand.
After making sure that No. 7 was fine, Su Ci turned around and went downstairs. When he returned to room 403, No. 8 had already finished dinner.
As for the potato chips that he had originally planned to save for tomorrow, he couldn't resist in the end and ate them all.
Seeing the keeper appear again, the little wolf cub curled his lips. Although he was a little reluctant, he still kept his promise, got up obediently, and prepared to return to his room with the keeper.
Su Ci didn't go in, but stood at the door waiting for him.
The little boy walked towards the breeder step by step with his ears drooping and his big tail hanging low and dragging on the ground.
There was no part of Number Eight's body that did not exude a message of sadness. He was no longer the happy little wolf cub.
However, just after he took two steps, a small hand suddenly reached out and gently grabbed his sleeve from behind.
Although the force used by Number Three was very light, Number Eight still felt it.
He was slightly stunned and turned back subconsciously.
Number Three grabbed his sleeve and tilted his head slightly, his light blue eyes still lifeless.
Looking at this little friend who he had just become familiar with, No. 8 couldn't help but wonder: Could it be that No. 3 was reluctant to let him go and wanted to keep him overnight?
If that was the case, then he wouldn't have to go back to his room and be alone!
Number Eight suddenly became excited. The big tail that had drooped behind him was raised high again and began to shake wildly. His green eyes, looking at Number Three, seemed to be filled with stars.
Although No. 3 couldn't see, he could still feel No. 8's passion that was as hot as fire. Obviously... the color of his mental power was turquoise.
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